Corporate Dining Etiquette Workshop

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

You are organising a professional development programme for new recruits at your company. You want to arrange a practical workshop on business dining etiquette to prepare them for client dinners. Write an email to an etiquette consultant to enquire about their availability, explain the areas you want covered, and ask about pricing options.

Explain why your company needs a dining etiquette workshop for new staff.
Specify two particular dining skills you want the session to focus on.
Ask about their availability and session fees for a group of twelve.

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

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Children Table Manners Workshop

You manage a local community centre and several parents have requested a weekend workshop on basic table manners for primary school children. Write an email to a youth educator to propose hosting this course at your centre, outline the age group and key behaviours to address, and suggest possible dates for a planning meeting.

Explain the background and purpose of the proposed table manners class.
Outline the target age group and specific dining habits to address.
Suggest potential dates and times to discuss the project further.

Banquet Etiquette Advice

You are helping a friend who is attending a traditional banquet hosted by international colleagues next week. Your friend is nervous about unfamiliar cultural dining customs and has asked for your advice. Write an email to your friend to explain two important table customs, give a tip on handling unfamiliar foods politely, and offer to practise over lunch this weekend.

Explain two key dining customs your friend should follow during the meal.
Give advice on how to decline or try unfamiliar dishes politely.
Offer to meet for lunch this weekend to practise together.

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